A culture & community podcast created by Aaron Dante to record the fascinating life stories of his friends, family and people that have stories that need to be told! Come along on this journey with Human Interest Stories
Episodes
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
NoPixAfterDark presents the Mixtape Volume #1.
This season the show will have two contributors in addition to the featured guest.
Ivan Martin: Comedian Ivan Martin has produced over 200 Comedy Shows in the City of Baltimore. He was featured on Comedy Central's- Kevin Hart Hart of the City (Baltimore) and in 2020 he was named Baltimore's Best Comedian - Baltimore Sun. Also the Founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in it's 5th year and Co-Founder of the DC Comedy Festival
Natasha Axelrod: A lawyer since 2010 with a passion for civic and legal education, Natasha Axelrod will serve as our legal contributor, informing and educating on general government and legal system basics as well as current events.
You can find Natasha on Instagram at @natasha_axelrod and on YouTube at The Legal Blonde - Natasha Axelrod.
(Legal disclaimer: the information provided in podcast episodes is meant for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice, and does not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.)
Featured Guest: Live Baltimore Executive Director Annie Milli
Annie Milli discusses her love for Baltimore and why people should move here. Annie explains Live Baltimore's mission and how they help potential residents with their decisions, by having certain programs in place such as the Trolley Tour. We talk about Medfield Heights Elementary and Full Tilt Brewing. We also find out something surprising in the rapid fire round. “I heart ❤️ City Life”
IG: LiveBaltimore
Twitter: LiveBaltimore
www.nopixafterdark.com
IG: Nopixafterdark. Twitter: Nopixafterdark Facebook: Nopixafterdarkpodcast
Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com
Indu Wellness www.induwellness.com
Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com
FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com
Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com
Siena Leigh
https://www.sienaleigh.com
Intro Track Produced by: Raph
Intro Track Vocals: Nick Burroughs Motivational Purposes Only
Intro Track Mixer: Teneleven
Mixer: Matt Bittman
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Welcome to the Season Premiere of NoPixAfterDark the Mixtape Volume #1.
This season the show will have two contributors in addition to the featured guest.
Ivan Martin: Comedian Ivan Martin has produced over 200 Comedy Shows in the City of Baltimore. He was featured on Comedy Central's- Kevin Hart Hart of the City (Baltimore) and in 2020 he was named Baltimore's Best Comedian - Baltimore Sun. Also the Founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in it's 5th year and Co-Founder of the DC Comedy Festival
Natasha Axelrod: A lawyer since 2010 with a passion for civic and legal education, Natasha Axelrod will serve as our legal contributor, informing and educating on general government and legal system basics as well as current events.
You can find Natasha on Instagram at @natasha_axelrod and on YouTube at The Legal Blonde - Natasha Axelrod.
(Legal disclaimer: the information provided in podcast episodes is meant for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice, and does not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.)
Featured Guest: Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry:
For 25 years Baltimore City had the same Comptroller. Bill Henry decided that this needed to change. The same old way was not working anymore. Listen to Bill Henry's story. We discuss how he grew up around politicians and how he wanted to make a change. We talk about his love for Baltimore and Star Trek.
Social Media: Bill Henry IG: Billforbmore Facebook: Comptroller Bill Henry
Twitter: BillforBmore
IG: Nopixafterdark. Twitter: Nopixafterdark Facebook: Nopixafterdarkpodcast
Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com
Indu Wellness www.induwellness.com
Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com
FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com
Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com
Siena Leigh
Intro Track Produced by: Raph
Intro Track Vocals: Nick Burroughs Motivational Purposes Only
Intro Track Mixer: Teneleven
Mixer: Matt Bittman
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Nopixafterdark finishes up 2020 with Ms Amber founder of Beer and Ballet.
Amber is Ballet Dancer that has been dancing her whole life and has traveled throughout the United States performing.
She tells her story about combining the two things she like Beer and Ballet.
We discuss her journey from Jacksonville Fl to Baltimore, MD.
She also talks about the breweries in Baltimore that she has worked with on Beer and Baller
IG Beer_and_Ballet
Sponsors:
Found| Studio| Shop
Sponsor: Indu Wellness
website: www.nopixafterdark.com
Music by: Max Bent
Website Siena Leigh
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Aaron Dante welcomes Amanda the owner of Project Your Best.
Amanda is a local Baltimore Entrepreneur that has an amazing company helping moms with fashion, style and affordable clothing that you don't have to take out a mortgage to purchase.
We discuss about her first career and how she decided she wanted to be her own boss and be impactful and help moms.
We talk about mom life, being an entrepreneur, and quest for personal substantial style.
Project Your Best
IG Projectyourbest
pintrest https://www.pinterest.com/amoatz/
https://m.facebook.com/ProjectYourBest
Sponsor: Found| Studio| Shop
Sponsor: Indu Wellness
website: www.nopixafterdark.com
Music by: Max Bent
Website Siena Leigh
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Aaron welcomes Allyson the CEO and founder of Shady Lady Hats.
Allyson is a former TV executive that decided she wanted to be her own boss as an entrepreneur.
We discuss the trials and tribulations of being an entrepreneur and things she has learned.
She explains why she decided to make hats for women.
Aaron and Allyson are both graduates of Syracuse University. They have known each other for over 20 years.
IG: Shop_shadylady
Sponsors
Found|Studio|Shop
www.foundstudioshop.com
Indu Wellness
intro music Max Bent
www.nopixafterdark.com
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Aaron Dante welcomes Val Lucas owner of Bowerbox Press (www.bowerbox.com) & Whitney Cecil owner of Almanac Industries (www.almanacindustries.com) & Curated Circus to the NoPixAfterDark Podcast. They both are members of the The Charm City Craft Mafia located in Baltimore, MD.
Val and Whitney discuss how they became entrepreneurs and their love for creatives in Baltimore. We talk about Baltimore's Best Local Craft Fair... Holiday Heap, a virtual craft show that takes place Dec 4th to 6th. Featuring handmade stationary, apparel, jewelry, ceramics, wall art, body care and more crafted by makers in Baltimore and the region.
Sponsor: Charm City Craft Mafia. www.charmcitycraftmafia.com
Sponsor: Found|Studio|shop. www.foundstudioshop.com
Into: Max Bent
Website. www.nopixafterdark.com
Website Design: Siena Walker www.sienaleigh.com
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Aaron welcomes Rita and Amber to the Nopixafterdark Thanksgiving Special.
Amber and Rita are educators that work in the Baltimore school system.
We discuss school, missing teaching in person, staff holiday parties and more.
We discuss all things Thanksgiving to GBC, Macaroni and Cheese and sauerkraut.
Sit back and enjoy the Thanksgiving Special
From my family to yours Happy Thanksgiving!!
Shoutout to my sponsors Charmcitycraftmafia.com
and Found Studio| Shop Foundstudioshop.com
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
NoPixAfterDark welcomes podcast hosts Mike from "Off The Record Podcast", Ghost from "Ghost and Big Podcast", Rob Lee from "Mastermind Team's Robcast" and "Getting to the Truth in this Art" and Garry from See Plan Do Show.
We all got together to talk about being podcasters. We discuss why we all started our podcast, who is our target audience, trendy topics, sponsorship and Entaglements. Great episode of black men uniting together to share idea with each other.
Great Listen.
IG: mtrpodcasts
IG: otr_podcast
IG: seeplandoshow
IG: ghostandbig_g
intro and outro Max Bent
Sponsors: Charmcitycraftmafia, Found Studio Shop
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Aaron & Sarah are back at it again, Trading in Corporate American to Experience America Part 4
We started with Sarah on EP 40, EP 46 & EP 54 Traded in Corporate America to Experience America,
Sara quit her Corporate Job and decided to travel America and visit national parks with her trusty sidekick Addy the dog.
Sarah has traveled the southern states, FL, AL, LA, ARK, and TEXAS
We discussed Hot Springs, Big Bend National Park & Mardi Gras
Does Amazon deliver to the desert?
Don't mess with Texas? Did her trip get derailed with COVID19?
Did she make it to the West Coast? Find out why we took a break with our monthly episodes and more.
IG and FB lyfeintow
Website Lyfeintow
Thank you to my sponsors:
Charmcitycraftmafia Charmcitycraftmafia.com
Virtual Holiday Heap Dec 4th - 6th
Found Studio | Shop: Foundstudioshop.com
Music credit: Max Bent into & outro, find him on Soundtalespodcast
Web Design: Siena Leigh
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Nopixafterdark welcomes business partners Shawn, Kevin and Alex of Fire & Rice Baltimore
Fire & Rice Baltimore is new sushi and ramen restaurant located in Northeast Baltimore in the new SOHA Union.
The gentlemen tell their story about Fire & Rice, and how they came up with the concept.
We discuss the delays of opening, COVID19, Research & Development, specialty drinks, and how much they love the Northeast Community.
Fireandricebaltimore IG
Fireandricebaltimore.com
Fireandricebaltimore FB
Charmcitycraftmafia sponsors the NoPixAfterDark Podcast
Into and outro Max Bent
Website by Siena Leigh
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
October Surprise Finale...
We welcome back Baltimore 3rd District Councilman Ryan Dorsey to the show.
We discuss about the Northwood Shopping plaza and Elementary School.
We talk about the 3rd District, SOHA Union and Baltimore City
Councilman Dorsey tells me about his favorite vinyl records.
We also discuss legislation that he is working on in Baltimore City
Podcast Announcement during the episode
Sponsons: Thank you Charm City Craft Mafia
charmcitycraftmafia.com
Website www.nopixafterdark.com
Website Design Siena Leigh www.sienaleigh.com
intro and outro music: Max Bent